Guatemala Fuel Protests Shut Border Crossings: What Travelers and Expats Need to Know
Travel: Guatemala Key Facts —Superior gasoline jumped from Q30 to Q40.95 per gallon (about US$3.94 to US$5.37), a rise of roughly 37 percent, according to figures cited by protesters. —As of Tuesday night, five blockades remained closed — including the El Carmen–Talismán border crossing to Mexico, the CA-13 near Mundo Maya airport in Petén, the […] The post Guatemala Fuel Protests Shut Border…
Guatemala's recent fuel price jump of 37 percent has caused major disruptions to highways and border crossings. The main road to Mexico remains closed with no end date in sight. The protest began on August 31 with over 17 blockades nationwide, with five still closed as of Tuesday night. Provial, Guatemala's road protection agency, reports that ten points remain closed, including key routes like the RN-01 in Quetzaltenango and RD-PET-11 in Petén.
The government's subsidy bill is stalled and a constitutional action has been filed by the Cámara de Comercio demanding action. Until the situation resolves, travelers are advised to check Provial's live updates, avoid the closed crossings, carry extra fuel, and allow for doubled journey times.
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